Somehow we missed this the first year we did it. I hope Nashville Scene will come back to do more reviews next year...
From their MySpace:
"READ OUR LIPS This production is more or less a Vagina Monologues spin-off. The multi- and transgendered cast explores “thoughts, feelings and experiences of vaginas” with a broader focus on motherhood, menstruation, growing older and other V-Day-type concerns. Many of the performers are stage newcomers or proudly spiritual amateurs, and all of the material is original and written by the company. Magda Oakewoman directs. Proceeds from the show are earmarked for Mending Hearts, a West Nashville transitional living facility and safe haven for women at risk. For more information, write ReadOurLipsNashville @gmail.com. Feb. 15 & 17 at Café OutLoud; Feb. 16 at First Unitarian Universalist Church —MARTIN BRADY"
Monday, April 20, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
The Fat Lady has sung
Well, that's it for 2009.
We had about 55-60 people show up for our 3 performances. Most of them were friends & family supporting us. That's okay. Maybe next year though, various aspects of life will change and we'll bring in more audience members.
Next year, we're thinking of doing the show the weekend after Valentine's, as to bring out the couples who are interested, but spent their Saturdays in more traditional ways. Plus, our own S.O.'s won't be left out.
Also, the economy may get a boost in February 2010, so people will be more inclined to leave their warm living rooms and donate to a good cause in exchange for entertaining and educational theatre.
Lastly, we're thinking that if we choose another relatively new venue, then we should promote in alliance with a more established setting- like linking OutCentral with the OutLoud! bookstore.
It's all about the lessons, isn't it? And we raised $400 for the very grateful Mending Hearts and that's the whole point.
Look out for our next project, dedicated to the experience of being a man- "Stand and Deliver". Auditions will be in late March. Start thinking about your pieces now and we'll see you then.
We had about 55-60 people show up for our 3 performances. Most of them were friends & family supporting us. That's okay. Maybe next year though, various aspects of life will change and we'll bring in more audience members.
Next year, we're thinking of doing the show the weekend after Valentine's, as to bring out the couples who are interested, but spent their Saturdays in more traditional ways. Plus, our own S.O.'s won't be left out.
Also, the economy may get a boost in February 2010, so people will be more inclined to leave their warm living rooms and donate to a good cause in exchange for entertaining and educational theatre.
Lastly, we're thinking that if we choose another relatively new venue, then we should promote in alliance with a more established setting- like linking OutCentral with the OutLoud! bookstore.
It's all about the lessons, isn't it? And we raised $400 for the very grateful Mending Hearts and that's the whole point.
Look out for our next project, dedicated to the experience of being a man- "Stand and Deliver". Auditions will be in late March. Start thinking about your pieces now and we'll see you then.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Midnight Radio?
Hey, we were featured on "Nerd Prom" with DJ Irony this last Sunday. It was awesome. Check out the archive here: WRVU archives . Just click on Nerd Prom (Sunday, 8-10 a.m.) & it will stream. If you want to skip the music, Magda starts talking about 1 hour and 18 minutes into it.
Check us out live this coming Saturday on "Queer Talk", a.k.a. "Out of the Closet", 3-4 p.m. Chelsea & Brooke will be pouring out their hearts to the GLBT community.
WRVU 91.1 FM (All archived shows expire after 1 week.)
P.S. We have a Facebook event set up off of Christi Underdown's page. Also, we do have a MySpace account. Friend us & attend our event. See you this weekend!
Check us out live this coming Saturday on "Queer Talk", a.k.a. "Out of the Closet", 3-4 p.m. Chelsea & Brooke will be pouring out their hearts to the GLBT community.
WRVU 91.1 FM (All archived shows expire after 1 week.)
P.S. We have a Facebook event set up off of Christi Underdown's page. Also, we do have a MySpace account. Friend us & attend our event. See you this weekend!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
2009 Cast Bios
[Clockwise: Will Prater, Brooke Williams, Chelsea Loves, Magda Oakewoman]
Chelsea Loves, 2008-2009
Co-Director/Co-Producer,
is in her second year with Read Our Lips. An eclectic spiritual activist, she celebrates the rhythms of the Moon & seeks to co-create a more balanced world. Enthralled by decadent pleasure, she loves women, featherbeds, & the free and honest expression of people.
Magda Oakewoman, 2008-2009
Co-Director/Co-Producer,
has been a practicing Dionysian for almost as long as she can remember- participating in church, school and community productions in a multitude of functions. She has had a personal relationship with her vagina longer than that. Admittedly, both acts of worship had had their ups & downs.
Brooke Williams, a native Nashvillian, has been involved in all aspects of theatre & performing arts from playing music instruments, acting, improv, stage combat, costuming, writing, publicity, &c... She has missed theatre so much that she has agreed to get on stage and talk about her vagina.
William Prater has been in over 40 productions, all around Nashville and the surrounding areas. He has produced and performed in The Laramie Project, helping raise over 5,000 dollars benefiting The Matthew Shepard Foundation. He is also part of Can't Stop The Serenity, a global fundraiser for Equality Now. He is always happy to use the Arts to help entertain and educate the masses and wishes to thank Magda and crew for yet another opportunity in that effort! Oh, and L.U.D.
New and Improved!
Here we go again! With the 1/2 the cast and twice and gumption! Cast pics and bios coming soon...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Chelsea Loves, producer
Cell: 615-943-4636
Email: ReadOurLipsNashville@gmail.com
CELEBRATE VAGINAS FOR VALENTINES Local Production "Read Our Lips" Raises Money for Mending Hearts
Valentine's Day is quickly becoming a time to think, talk, and share about vaginas. Nashville will again have its own amateur production "Read Our Lips" to celebrate the topic.
The two hour show explores Nashville residents' thoughts, feelings, and experiences of vaginas, addressing topics like pleasure, violence, anatomy, gender roles, personal empowerment, and more. All pieces are original and written by the cast, which includes women and men. The show this year is a new cast and a whole new show from last year.
Read Our Lips is a fundraiser for Mending Hearts, a local transitional living facility and safe haven for women. Mending Hearts is located in West Nashville, and is home to almost 40 women at risk of becoming homeless due to addiction. More information and their wish list is available at www.mendingheartsinc.org.
Trina Frierson, Executive Director of Mending Hearts, says, "Every day a woman stays at Mending Hearts is another day that she learns a lesson about respecting herself, her body and those around her."
"Read Our Lips" performances will be Friday, Feburary 13th at 7:00 at OutCentral; Saturday, February 14th at 7:00 at the First Unitarian Universalist Church; and a final night performance on Sunday, February 15th at 7:00 pm at the Lipstick Lounge. Tickets are a special donation of $10 to Mending Hearts, cash and check accepted. Reservations: 615-945-2856 or ReadOurLipsNashville@gmail.com.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Chelsea Loves, producer
Cell: 615-943-4636
Email: ReadOurLipsNashville@gmail.com
CELEBRATE VAGINAS FOR VALENTINES Local Production "Read Our Lips" Raises Money for Mending Hearts
Valentine's Day is quickly becoming a time to think, talk, and share about vaginas. Nashville will again have its own amateur production "Read Our Lips" to celebrate the topic.
The two hour show explores Nashville residents' thoughts, feelings, and experiences of vaginas, addressing topics like pleasure, violence, anatomy, gender roles, personal empowerment, and more. All pieces are original and written by the cast, which includes women and men. The show this year is a new cast and a whole new show from last year.
Read Our Lips is a fundraiser for Mending Hearts, a local transitional living facility and safe haven for women. Mending Hearts is located in West Nashville, and is home to almost 40 women at risk of becoming homeless due to addiction. More information and their wish list is available at www.mendingheartsinc.org.
Trina Frierson, Executive Director of Mending Hearts, says, "Every day a woman stays at Mending Hearts is another day that she learns a lesson about respecting herself, her body and those around her."
"Read Our Lips" performances will be Friday, Feburary 13th at 7:00 at OutCentral; Saturday, February 14th at 7:00 at the First Unitarian Universalist Church; and a final night performance on Sunday, February 15th at 7:00 pm at the Lipstick Lounge. Tickets are a special donation of $10 to Mending Hearts, cash and check accepted. Reservations: 615-945-2856 or ReadOurLipsNashville@gmail.com.
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